Dreams is a career mentorship program that provides youth ages 10 to 16 with the opportunity to explore the infinite possibilities their future holds, and supplies them with the tools to get there.
The Program
The core of the Dreams program is the mentorship meeting. This is an event in person or via Zoom where a child gets the one on one opportunity to met somebody who works within their dream career field. Though these meetings usually only last around two hours, the lasting effect they have is immeasurable. The mentors provide a concrete base for the child’s dream. Our hope is that once they meet somebody who is actively living their dream, it becomes an achievable goal, and a possible reality as opposed to a drifting wish.
Since the program’s advent in 2010, the participants in the Dreams program have had over 140 meetings with a wide spectrum of mentors. The mentors’ careers ranged from marine biology, midwifery, engineering and photography to rapping, just to name a few. All of the meetings have been successful and rewarding for all involved, and we appreciate all of the mentors helping our kids build life-long memories.
The core of the Dreams program is the mentorship meeting. This is an event in person or via Zoom where a child gets the one on one opportunity to met somebody who works within their dream career field. Though these meetings usually only last around two hours, the lasting effect they have is immeasurable. The mentors provide a concrete base for the child’s dream. Our hope is that once they meet somebody who is actively living their dream, it becomes an achievable goal, and a possible reality as opposed to a drifting wish.
Since the program’s advent in 2010, the participants in the Dreams program have had over 140 meetings with a wide spectrum of mentors. The mentors’ careers ranged from marine biology, midwifery, engineering and photography to rapping, just to name a few. All of the meetings have been successful and rewarding for all involved, and we appreciate all of the mentors helping our kids build life-long memories.
The Dreams Kids
The kids at West Broadway Youth Outreach are a unique and talented group. The youth who are chosen to take part in the Dreams Program go above and beyond in their own drive and work ethic. The Dreams kids aged 10 to 17 are also devoted participants in our Homework Club and Bookworms.
The Dreams Mentors
All each mentor needs to commit to is one fun meeting, over lunch, dinner, coffee, or whatever suits their schedule. During the meeting, the mentor gets to share stories about how they got to where they are, and what steps the youth can take to help them reach their dream. As some of the kids are too young to start making decisions about university, the mentor's most important role is to show a kid that their Dream is possible and within reach.
All each mentor needs to commit to is one fun meeting, over lunch, dinner, coffee, or whatever suits their schedule. During the meeting, the mentor gets to share stories about how they got to where they are, and what steps the youth can take to help them reach their dream. As some of the kids are too young to start making decisions about university, the mentor's most important role is to show a kid that their Dream is possible and within reach.
Fueling the Dream
Once the youth have had their mentor meeting, the Dreams program provides opportunities such as field trips to learning institutions and leadership events to continually fuel their aspirations for the future.
Once the youth have had their mentor meeting, the Dreams program provides opportunities such as field trips to learning institutions and leadership events to continually fuel their aspirations for the future.
How to Become a Part of the Dreams Career Mentorship Program
Interested in becoming involved with the Dreams Career Mentorship Program as a participant or mentor? We'd love to have you!
Apply for registration by contacting [email protected]!
Apply for registration by contacting [email protected]!
Dream Careers
So far, a great variety of professions have inspired Dreams' participants to follow in their footsteps, including:
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Dreams would not be possible without the generous support of the
Carolyn Sifton Foundation. Thank you!
Carolyn Sifton Foundation. Thank you!
